(Forwarded) I’m a safety engineer with a professional certification in safety; what should I do next...

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I took the college entrance exam in 2006, scoring 579 points. When filling out my application forms, I chose the seemingly sensible major of Safety Engineering without really thinking it through (looking back, I must have been crazy at the time; after all, this major has a significant impact on one’s job prospects and quality of life in the future). After graduating in 2010, I went to work at a company of considerable size in a coastal city (my childhood dream was to live by the sea, where spring blossoms bloom… but sadly, Hai Zi is no longer with us). The company had 1,500 employees in total. At first, as a safety officer, I would carry out mechanical routine inspections at the site every day... When an accident occurred, I would be fined 200-300 yuan for inadequate inspections; in the worst cases, the fine could reach 1,000 yuan per month, which accounted for a quarter of my salary. The worst part is that even if the production department fails to address many of the identified risks in a timely manner, they will still blame me: inadequate supervision in ensuring corrective actions are taken – there’s nothing more to say about it. As my working hours continued, I found that such mechanical inspections were truly demoralizing, so I wanted to submit my resignation in 2013. But before I resigned, my superior, who was in charge of writing documents and managing systems, left (saying he wanted to start his own business; presumably he was also fed up with the security industry at that time). My manager asked me to take his place; it was a minor position, but it meant I no longer had to perform mechanical inspections. So, with the intention of learning*, I stayed to continue working. At the end of 2013, I passed the exams to become a certified safety engineer and a safety assessment specialist, and later I was awarded an intermediate professional technical title. Although our company provides no benefits or subsidies for these certifications, they have still laid the foundation for my skills in system and document management. I feel very sorry for myself, as the process was extremely difficult; just like many colleagues in the security field, this should be understood. To be honest, working in copywriting and system development has brought me a lot of benefits. I have gained a thorough understanding of system documents such as those related to safety production standardization, 18000, and 14000. I have also learned how to use various system tools and platforms for practical safety management tasks, such as safety training, on-site process improvements, and workflow optimization. This has enabled me to view and solve problems from a broader perspective, thereby significantly improving my skills in safety management. Combined with my previous experience in on-site safety management, I now possess both on-site experience and knowledge of documentation-related systems. But I found that in this department, only two people are actually working; the rest of the managers and colleagues just go through the motions, constantly saying that they’re just minding their own business. Because in our company, it’s easy to muddle along, with unclear responsibilities and rights. Leaders often say that those who are capable should work more, but this doesn’t make sense if there is no increase in compensation. Moreover, often when one does more work, there are more mistakes made (those who don’t work can’t make any mistakes either), and as a result, they face more criticism from their supervisors. In one sentence, it means putting in effort only to end up covered in mess. What leaders care about are achievements, that is, accident metrics; they pay no attention to how things are done or who works hard and who slacks off. Another point is that the head of our department comes from a financial background; as for safety, it seems he only knows the concept of hazard sources. Whenever there are discussions on safety technologies, safety inspections, or discussions regarding corrective actions, he always involves me in those matters. Overall, the company places importance on safe production, and the general manager often emphasizes this point. However, the general manager doesn’t understand the details; he can only rely on our department. But the head of our department deceives those above him and hides the truth from those below, so one can imagine what’s going on. It is a tragedy for the company, and it is a tragedy for me as well. Sometimes, I rely on inspections by **safety supervision agencies, fire departments, etc., to urge the company to truly prioritize safety management. But I realized I was too naive – **the inspections focused on the written documents, regulations, records, identification of potential risks, meeting materials, and records of drills.** Although we have done all this, the management wants it to be even more perfect so that no issues can be detected. So, I was busy with drill records, as well as with endless training on the job – training, and more training. Whenever an accident occurs in a company, the primary reason is definitely inadequate training. . . Sometimes the **department also goes to the site for inspections, but the questions they ask are superficial and trivial; they don’t mention those cranes and vehicles that pose serious safety risks, nor those areas where occupational diseases are likely to occur! Hoping that **, the policies regarding work safety will finally be introduced; it seems we’ll have to wait until the flowers have withered. The Work Safety Administration was also established through political maneuvering; **there is constant competition among various departments. . . When I communicate with my university classmates, there are hardly any who are doing well in the field of security. Out of 31 people from our university class, 18 have changed careers. I also know that no matter which company I go to, the overall situation in China results in a challenging position for safety management. This is the tragedy of **, and it is also the tragedy of all of us in the security field. I have never understood **what the purpose is of establishing safety engineering programs in higher education institutions – is it truly to prepare these students to become the main force in safety management in the future? ! So what’s the point of studying safety-related fields and obtaining certifications in safety management and risk assessment? I’m 30 years old this year; I was born in a rural area. It doesn’t matter that I don’t have much money, and I have elderly parents and children to support – it’s the most challenging time of my life. But with a salary of just over 5,000 per month, I often feel panicked, as I can’t see any future for myself. . . I’ve recently fallen in love with a song whose lyrics resonate with my mood, and I’d like to share it with all of you: Hong Jin-young – “Living”. Finally, I still hope that **more concrete actions can be taken in terms of safety production, real actions that will give us, who work in this field, a sense of hope and motivation.** The above are not complaints; please bear with us, colleagues. If you don’t like it, please don’t comment – thanks, guys!